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2-1-1 Utah urges funding to scale statewide referral hub for homelessness response

Utah State Legislature — Social Services Appropriations Subcommittee · February 5, 2026
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Summary

2-1-1 Utah asked the committee to fund expansion of its centralized referral and coordination infrastructure so trained navigators can more effectively connect people experiencing or at risk of homelessness with services and support data-driven policy decisions across districts.

Senator Weiler introduced representatives from United Way and 2-1-1 Utah and invited Todd McGee, 2-1-1 managing director, to explain the request. McGee described 2-1-1 as a free, statewide information and referral system accessible by phone, text and online that connects callers in crisis — including people experiencing or at risk of…

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